I know what you’re thinking … “What does making a bracelet have to do with getting organized?” I can hear you now … trying to pitch this one to your significant other … “Uh, honey … this organizer on the internet said if I make a bracelet I’ll be more organized.”
OK … it’s not really like that. The idea behind this bracelet is to create a token or symbol that represents your goals, dreams and vision for your life. Yes, it’s true …. this:
reminds me about the future I am creating for myself, my husband and my family. How so? Well let me back up two years and show you the bracelet that started it all.
This bracelet, makes the concept a little bit more obvious. I made this bracelet one weekend when my Mom was in town. I had preselected the charms — inspiring words that would give me confidence and keep me centered as I embarked on one of the most exciting scariest times of my life: starting simplify 101. Truly it was exciting … but most of the first year involved a whole lot of me stretching outside of my comfort zone. When I needed that extra little bolt of confidence, I put on my bracelet.
I got the idea from a charm bracelet I’ve had since I was a little girl. I have charms from literally every era of my life on that bracelet … when I was born (my Sunday child charm) through childhood vacations, hobbies like ice skating and softball, to college, vacations with my best friend, my wedding, honeymoon, kids … and of course scrapbooking! I call this bracelet my “perspective” bracelet. Whenever I have a day that is guaranteed to be uncomfortable because I’m stretching w a y outside my comfort zone, I wear my “perspective” bracelet. It makes me realize the stressful day or event is just a blip on the radar screen known as my life. No matter how uncomfortable or scary the moment is … I will live through it and usually … I even end up having some fun!
So … the blue bracelet took that theme and made it forward thinking. Instead of looking back to gain perspective, the blue bracelet represents the values and beliefs I create in my life. The colorful bracelet … well, let’s just say it’s time to get even braver!
For me, orange is my “brave” color. I have no orange in my wardrobe or home. Orange became an “off-limits” color when I was a teenager and I had my “colors done.” (Please tell me at least some of you know what I’m talking about … is this something people still do?) Anyway, orange is a no-no color for me. (And truly, I do look ghastly in orange.) But not if it’s on my wrist! So my colorful bracelet is my symbol to be brave …
So for this week’s challenge … go have some fun and make a bracelet. What dreams would you dream if you could muster up just a bit more confidence?What goals would you go after if you could just get over the fear and dive in anyway? Make a bracelet and carry around a little extra dose of confidence on your wrist. You can do it! All it takes is believing in yourself and stretching just a bit outside your comfort zone. Before you know it … you’ll have a new comfort zone … and the courage to stretch a bit more … and then a bit more … and then a bit more …
If you do make a bracelet … please share pictures! I love seeing all your projects because you’re all so darn creative! And if you don’t make a bracelet — for whatever reason — at least write down a few goals that you really want in your life but are just a bit too scared to commit to. You can do it!!
OH … and if you don’t have the time or inclination to make a bracelet … think color … what color could you add to your wardrobe, home or life to remind yourself to be brave, go for your goals, stretch just a bit more …?
what an awesome idea!!!!
Aby, I love this challenge!! Just may be my Mother’s Day gift from me to me!!
This is a fabulous challenge, Aby. And I like the idea behind it. I’m going to give it a try!
Aby, this is a great challenge. I would love to do this — I need a get organized bracelet! So, where did you find your beautiful beads?
Oh, and not only did I have my colors done, but I still have the color chart with the little swatches in it — the one we were supposed to take shopping with us…..did you have one of those??
I love this idea. I’m in.
Love it!! I do remember the “Color Me Beautiful” book and seminar from the 80’s..my mom and aunt declared me a “Spring.” I also look ghastly in orange.
I have a brave color- hot pink…my girlfriends convinced me to buy a pair of hot pink capris last Summer to break out of my black and denim safe mode. It worked. When I have a tough situation I wear hot pink- even if it’s just a pair of earrings. I even made a photo bracelet of my kids with a hot pink bead scattered throughout.
Time for another one to remind me to simplify and go for some of my goals.
Thanks!
Thank you, Aby- this idea came at just the right time for me! I will definitely post a pic when I finish. 🙂 Thanks for posting yours- so sunny and cheerful!
I did instantly question the bead making bracelet…LOL…but, once I read your entry…I love this idea!!! I may not be able to make it this week but I will definitely make a bracelet soon…great idea!!!!
Oh, and I’m a fall person so all those fall-like colors I’m supposed to wear…but, I kind of like any color!!!!